Advertising Specialty Items: A Smart, Lasting Investment in Your Brand

At Bagwell Promotions, we’ve spent over 45 years helping businesses and nonprofits across Texas and the United States grow brand recognition through proven, practical marketing tools. One of the most cost-effective—and lasting—tools we recommend is Advertising Specialty Items.

Also known as promotional products, Advertising Specialty Items are everyday objects imprinted with your company name, logo, or message. From pens to tote bags, mugs to magnets, these items keep your brand in front of your audience long after the first interaction.

Featured Advertising Specialty Items

Corporate Apparel

Bagwell Promotions has one of the largest selections of Corporate Apparel on the Internet. We offer selections from hundreds of suppliers in various styles and colors. Most can be embroidered or imprinted with your company or organization’s name or logo. We have Aprons, Bandanas, Belts, Caps and Hats, Coats and Jackets, Ear Muffs, Headbands, Pants, Slacks, Shorts, Robes, Scarves, Shirts, Sweaters, and T-shirts. From casual to professional, we have a corporate look for your brand or company. Easy Online ordering.

See All Of Our Featured Items, including bags, drinkware, office supplies, and more.

Why Choose Advertising Specialty Items?

Unlike traditional advertising, which disappears after a brief moment—think radio spots or online ads—Specialty Items create a lasting impression. When a customer uses your branded calendar, wears your T-shirt, or grabs your pen, your name stays in mind. You’re not just telling your story but becoming part of your customer’s daily life.

Popular Advertising Specialty Items

Imprinted Promotional Bags

We have thousands of bags, many in full color, that can be imprinted with your company name or logo.

These include plastic, nonwoven paper, backpacks, grocery bags, and clear plastic bags. We have dry bags, seasonal bags for Halloween, Christmas, and other holidays, beach bags, and duffle bags. We even have wine bags and specialty bags. If it’s a bag, we have it! See over 2,000 of our most popular bags. Many can be imprinted in full color.

Don’t see the promotional product you are looking for?

We have over 499,000 advertising promotional products from over 41,000 suppliers. The easiest way to find a product is by searching our online catalog. Just enter what you want in the search bar at the top of any page, such as “Tree-Shaped Ink Pen.” You can also use the Advanced Search just below the search box. To help you use the Advanced Search, click here.

You can always contact one of our professional product representatives for additional help with no obligation.

Here’s why they work:

Tangible and Useful – People love free stuff, especially when they can use it. A coffee mug or tote bag isn’t tossed out—it’s put to work.
Long-Term Exposure – On average, promotional items are kept for 8 months or more, meaning your brand gets repeated exposure at no extra cost.
Cost-Effective Marketing – The cost per impression is among the lowest in advertising, especially compared to TV, radio, or digital campaigns.
Builds Goodwill – Giving someone a valuable item feels personal. It creates a connection and reinforces your message in a positive, lasting way.
Versatile Applications – Whether you’re launching a product, attending a trade show, thanking donors, or onboarding new clients, advertising specialty items fit the occasion.

Who Should Use Them?

Promotional products aren’t just for large corporations. At Bagwell Promotions, we work with:

Small businesses looking to grow their brand visibility
Nonprofits needing memorable donor gifts or event giveaways
Churches and schools want to build community awareness
Event planners need custom merchandise for guests
Political campaigns seeking to leave an impression with voters

Wherever you’re located—Dallas, Houston, Austin, or anywhere in the U.S.—Bagwell Promotions is here to help you select the right products that align with your goals and budget.

Top 10 Advertising Specialty Items That Deliver Results

We offer thousands of options at www.bagwellpromotions.com, but here are ten of our most popular—and effective—promotional products:

Pens – Affordable, practical, and always in demand. Great for trade shows and front-desk giveaways.
Tote Bags – Environmentally friendly and widely visible, they turn customers into walking billboards.
Drinkware (Mugs, Tumblers) – Daily use means daily exposure. Perfect for offices, schools, and donor gifts.
T-Shirts – A classic wearable that combines comfort and brand promotion.
Calendars – Keep your brand in front of customers 365 days a year.
Magnets – Ideal for service businesses, restaurants, and healthcare providers who want to stay top-of-mind.
Notepads & Sticky Notes – These are practical items used in homes and offices.
Keychains – Small but mighty reminders of your brand.
Umbrellas – High-visibility items also show your brand’s thoughtfulness during bad weather.
Face Masks (Branded) – A recent addition, perfect for healthcare, schools, or public events.

Why Bagwell Promotions?

Located in Dallas, Texas, Bagwell Promotions has been a trusted name in promotional marketing since day one. But our reach goes far beyond Texas—we proudly serve clients in all 50 states.

With thousands of products available and a team that understands what works, we help businesses and nonprofits:

Choose the right items for their audience
Get high-quality imprinting and design.
Stay on budget with competitive pricing
Deliver on time—every time

When you work with us, you’re not just ordering merchandise. You’re partnering with a team that understands marketing strategy, branding, and what makes an impression.

Ready to Promote Your Brand?

Whether you’re planning a trade show, launching a new service, or just saying “thank you” to customers and donors, Advertising Specialty Items can help your message stick. At Bagwell Promotions, we make the process easy, affordable, and effective.

For More Ways To Promote Your Business Or Nonprofit, See The Marketing Resource Blog.

Here are just a few of the advertising specialty items we have available:

Armbands Badges Bags Balloons Balls Banks Banners Belt Buckles BeverageInsulators Binders Blankets Blazers Bookmarks Bottles Boxes Briefcases Bumper Stickers Business Card Products Business Cards Business Forms Buttons Calculators Calendars Cameras Candy Caps Certificates Chairs/Seat Cushions Clocks Coasters Coolers Cubed Pads Cups Decals Decorations Desk Organizers Diaries Emblems Embroidered Items Erasers Flags Flashlights Fly Swatters Foam Products Folders Frames Furniture Games Glass Products Globes Gloves Golf Accessories Greeting Cards Hats Headbands Health/Fitness Products Highlighters ID/Membership Cards Inflatable Products Jackets Jewelry Kaleidoscopes Key Tags Key Holders Labels Laser Products Leather Products Letter Openers License Plates/Frames Licensed Products Luggage and Accessories Magazine Binders/Boxes Magnets Magnifiers Maps Marble Products Markers Match Mats Measuring Tape Medallions Memo Boards Memo Pads and Paper Holders Metal Products Mirrors Mugs Name Plates Neckwear Ornaments Packaging/Mailers Paper Products Paperweights Party Goods Pencils Pennants Pens Picture Frames Pillows Pins Plaques Plastic Products Puzzles Radios Rain Gear Rain Gauges Recycled Products Ribbons Rulers Scarves School/Collegiate Products Shirts Signs Sponges Stationery Stopwatches Straps Sunglasses Sun Visors Suspenders Sweaters Sweats T-shirts Telephone/Accessories Thermometers Towels Trophies Umbrellas Uniforms Utensils Vinyl Products Visors Wallets Watches Weather Instruments Wind Chimes Wood Products Wrist Bands Yardsticks Yo-Yo’s Zipper Pullers

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USA Made Promotional Products and Advertising Specialties

While most of the promotional products on our website are imprinted in the United States, we recognize that many people want 100% USA-made promotional Products. That is especially true with the possibility of tariffs on imports from China, where many promotional items are produced. Find Made In The USA Promotional Items here.

What Does Made In The USA Mean?

Patriotic “Bernie The Bear” -Giant Giveaway Promotion

Boost sales and traffic to your retail location with this Patriotic Stuffed Bear Promotion. Great For: Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, or another summer event.

Spring Promotional Items

Are you looking for a promotion for this Spring? We have hundreds of ideas, from umbrellas to plants to springtime apparel for your employees. Most can be imprinted with your logo, name, or message. Easy online ordering of your Spring Promotions at Bagwell Promotions with one of the largest selections of promotional products on the Internet.

9-inch Plastic Flying Disc

Here is an economical way to “toss around” your advertising message or school mascot. These Plastic Flying Discs are great for a Spring, Summer, or Fall promotion.

Summer Promotional Items

As the sun heats up, we have hundreds of summer promotional items to cool you off.